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Catapults are Levers
Students of all ages made catapults and sling shots capable of sending marshmallows soaring across the room — and even across the playground. Grades 4 – 6 created catapults from a pattern using spoons, rubber bands and notched popsicle stickes. … Continue reading
Simple Machines — Ancient solutions to practical Problems
Students in grades 5 – 8 were given a challenge similar to one faced by ancient people. Using only simple machines, their ingenuity and teamwork, they had figure out how to move a 50 pound bag of soil from the … Continue reading
Simple Machines — Lever
How many first graders does it take to pick up a science teacher? Sometimes, only ONE, if they have a Lever! Students in grades 1 – 6 tried their strength — and ingenuity — in picking up heavy objects. Few … Continue reading

